High-concept racing game Xmodule is greenlit on Steam, and soon the Kickstarter campaign launches. ALL3DP interviews developer Daniele Frau.

Xmodule Game: Interview with Developer Daniele Frau | All3DP

Scared of losing those super-expensive wireless Apple AirPods? These 3D printed twisty earbud catchers are the solution.

These 3D Printed Twisty Earbud Catchers Will Save Your AirPods | All3DP

Autodesk has developed software that turns 3D prints into wind instruments. Just tweak some settings and you’re ready to play.

Autodesk Software Turns 3D Prints Into Wind Instruments | All3DP

Fancy a baby Yoda for your desk? A laser sword pen holder? Or a battery-powered walking AT-AT? Check out more than 50 Star Wars 3D print models/STL files.

50+ Epic Star Wars 3D Print Models/STL Files | All3DP

Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories, an Italian company, have developed the CNC hair system which works essentially as a non-invasive hair transplant.

Losing Hair? A 3D Printed Solution Can Help | All3DP

Representing a major breakthrough in the adoption of 3D printing into mass manufacturing, XEV and Polymaker have launched the worlds first mass produced 3D printed electric car. It's constructed from only 57 parts, down from 2,000 in the original design.

LSEV is Mass-Produced 3D Printed Car by XEV and Polymaker | All3DP

Singapore University professors use 3D printing to develop a stunning interactive structure for the iLight Marina Bay Festival, Singapore.

This Hypnotic Art Installation is Made Possible with 3D Printing | All3DP

How can you type in virtual reality? Logitech experiments with the Bridge VR keyboard, a VR solution for HTC Vive. 

Logitech Will Let You Use a Keyboard in Virtual Reality | All3DP

HP unveiled the Sprout Pro G2 computer which offers upgraded 3D scanning capabilities making it perfect for professional makers.

HP unveils Sprout Pro G2 with 3D Scanning Capabilities | All3DP

Blind parents were given the chance to feel their baby's ultrasound with the help of 3D printed models created using 3D data.

Blind Parents Feel Their Baby's Ultrasound Thanks To 3D Printing | All3DP

A rising tide of online abuse has prompted the creation of The NiceBot; spreading positivity on the internet, one tweet at a time.

The NiceBot: 3D Printed Mascot to Tackle Cyberbullying | All3DP

Pizzaphiles and tech-hungry kitchens take note. BeeHex is one step closer to launching what will be its primary dough-maker - the Chef3D.

BeeHex Raises US$1 Million to Bring Pizza 3D Printer to Life | All3DP

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                                            <p>Nintendo Kirby Whispy Woods Inspired Plant Pot.</p>
<p>This plant pot is inspired by Whispy Woods, the tree boss from Kirby.</p>
<p>This garden accessory is printed in Polywood and helped bring the character to life, it&apos;s up to you to give them a bushy head of leaves that it so desperately needs!</p>
<p>You may need to scale him up a bit in which ever 3D print software you use is, as I made the design smaller than I intended to.</p>
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Kirby Whispy Woods Plant Pot

 Nintendo Kirby Whispy Woods Inspired Plant Pot. This plant pot is inspired by Whispy Woods, the tree boss from Kirby. This garden accessory is printed in Polywood and helped bring the character to life, it's up to you to give them a bushy head of leaves that it so desperately needs! You may need to scale him up a bit in which ever 3D print software you use is, as I made the design smaller than I intended to. 

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                                            <p>Creeper, zombie, and skeleton head blocks for your Minecraft stamping needs.</p>
<p>Featured on Day 31 of MakerHome: <a href="http://makerhome.blogspot.com/2013/09/day-31-minecraft-stamp-blocks.html">http://makerhome.blogspot.com/2013/09/day-31-minecraft-stamp-blocks.html</a></p>
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<p>Hacktastic blog:&#xA0;&#xA0;mathgrrl.com/hacktastic</p>
<p>Shapeways geekhaus store:&#xA0;&#xA0;shapeways.com/shops/mathgrrl</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>This design and all associated pictures and files are licensed under the </em><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/"><span class="s2"><em>Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike</em></span></a><em> license. If you want to use designs, images, or files outside of the terms of this license, please email </em><a href="mailto:request@mathgrrl.com"><span class="s2"><em>request@mathgrrl.com</em></span></a><em>.</em></span></p>
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Minecraft stamp blocks

 Creeper, zombie, and skeleton head blocks for your Minecraft stamping needs. Featured on Day 31 of MakerHome: http://makerhome.blogspot.com/2013/09/day-31-minecraft-stamp-blocks.html ===== Twitter: twitter.com/mathgrrl Hacktastic blog: mathgrrl.com/hacktastic Shapeways geekhaus store: shapeways.com/shops/mathgrrl This design and all associated pictures and files are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. If you want to use designs, images, or files outside of the terms of this license, please email request@mathgrrl.com. 

<p>Mini canasta para guardar los tornillos , clavos, arandelas o tuercas peque&#xF1;a, para el taller o trabajos caseros</p>


Canasta de Tornillos

Mini canasta para guardar los tornillos , clavos, arandelas o tuercas pequeña, para el taller o trabajos caseros


<p>This week we&apos;re having a go at building up a circuit to simplify interfacing the ESP8266 to a programming environment and designing and making a 3D-Printed case for it.</p>

<p>The models were made using Fusion 360 and the case was printed with a Prusa i3 Mk2.</p>

<p>Video about this project here:</p>

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ESP8266 Programmer Case

This week we're having a go at building up a circuit to simplify interfacing the ESP8266 to a programming environment and designing and making a 3D-Printed case for it.

The models were made using Fusion 360 and the case was printed with a Prusa i3 Mk2.

Video about this project here:




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                                            <p>Demo of the hand</p>
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<p>This is a design of an articulated 3 finger robotic hand. It is meant to look like a robot, like an artificial device from the future, and not like a cosmetic hand. Each finger is independent from each other, has flexion and extension movements, and the thumb can also move sideways to oppose to the other two fingers.</p>
<p>You can use this for your animatronics, robotics, automation, cosplay or other projects that you ambition.</p>
<p>What you get here are three STL files for each finger, one STL file for the palm, and one for the base. The design has been customised for FDM 3D printing. I used an Ender 3 for the prototype, so, if you have a better printer you are flying!!!.</p>
<p>The hardware that you need to bring to assemble the hand:</p>
<p>*m3x12mm screw ...1pc<br>*m3x16mm screw....2pcs<br>*m3x5mm grub screw....4pcs<br>*m3 nut..........7pcs<br>*self tapped screw 3mm OD (~4G max.)x 9mm long.....5pcs, and 5mm long.....1pc</p>
<p>You also need steel pins 1.25 to 1.6mm in diameter, of different lengths:<br>*9mm long.....3pcs<br>*10mm long....6pcs<br>*17mm long...3pcs<br>*18mm long...7pcs<br>*21mm long....3pcs<br>*25mm long.....1pc</p>
<p>Note: you can use a headless steel nail and cut it as required.</p>
<p>Also , you need four pololu micro metal gearmotors 6V LP as minimum or equivalent . Check out the link for reference<br>https://www.pololu.com/category/60/micro-metal-gearmotors.</p>
<p>Other items that you might want to include:<br>*trimpots<br>*Controller of choice<br>*Power source</p>
<p><br>For assembly instructions check out the video:<br>https://youtu.be/azUYjghPieQ</p>
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Three finger Robotic Hand

 Demo of the hand This is a design of an articulated 3 finger robotic hand. It is meant to look like a robot, like an artificial device from the future, and not like a cosmetic hand. Each finger is independent from each other, has flexion and extension movements, and the thumb can also move sideways to oppose to the other two fingers. You can use this for your animatronics, robotics, automation, cosplay or other projects that you ambition. What you get here are three STL files for each finger, one STL file for the palm, and one for the base. The design has been customised for FDM 3D printing. I used an Ender 3 for the prototype, so, if you have a better printer you are flying!!!. The hardware that you need to bring to assemble the hand: *m3x12mm screw ...1pc*m3x16mm screw....2pcs*m3x5mm grub screw....4pcs*m3 nut..........7pcs*self tapped screw 3mm OD (~4G max.)x 9mm long.....5pcs, and 5mm long.....1pc You also need steel pins 1.25 to 1.6mm in diameter, of different lengths:*9mm long.....3pcs*10mm long....6pcs*17mm long...3pcs*18mm long...7pcs*21mm long....3pcs*25mm long.....1pc Note: you can use a headless steel nail and cut it as required. Also , you need four pololu micro metal gearmotors 6V LP as minimum or equivalent . Check out the link for referencehttps://www.pololu.com/category/60/micro-metal-gearmotors. Other items that you might want to include:*trimpots*Controller of choice*Power source For assembly instructions check out the video:https://youtu.be/azUYjghPieQ 

<p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: rgb(72, 92, 102); font-family: " source sans pro", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">Model dimensions:</p>

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	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">length &#x2013; 315 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">width - 36 mm</li>
	<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">height &#x2013; 172 mm</li>
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Star-Lord Blaster from Guardians of the Galaxy 2

Model dimensions:


	length – 315 mm
	width - 36 mm
	height – 172 mm



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                                            <p>Here we have a wall mount for the Nitecore D4 Battery Charger. The mount gets attached with two 3.5 mm screws (length is up to you), and the charger perfectly snaps in. You need to drill two vertically aligned holes into your wall with a distance of 41 mm (no worries if the distance is slightly off, the screw holes in the mount have been designed with tolerance in mind).<br><br>There is a flat version and a tilted version with 10&#xB0; angle, which in my opinion is more convenient for inserting/removing the batteries and reading the display. The tilted version also has cut-outs for the power cord, in case you want to route the cord downwards.<br><br>The SketchUp file includes a quite accurate model of the Nitecore D4 enclosure, which I created for reference.<br><br>There is quite a bit of work in this, so if you print &amp; like it, I&apos;d be thankful for a small donation in EUR or USD: <a href="https://PayPal.Me/wookbert">https://PayPal.Me/wookbert</a> (or simply use the Tip Button on on the right). Thanks a lot!</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Print settings</span></h3>
<p>As you can see from the attached screenshot that wall mount is standing upright in the print layout. Because of this orientation related to the layers the clamps can&apos;t break off. You neither need supports, brims nor a raft to print the mount (given that your filament tacks well enough to the build plate). If you are printing without raft, you might however experience a slight elephant&apos;s foot (lowest layers of the print flaring out), which might prevent the mount to properly snap to the charger. Thus minor corrections with a utility knife or file might be required.</p>
<p>I&apos;ve printed the 10&#xB0; tilted version on a CEL Robox in ABS with Normal resolution (0.2 mm layer height using the 0.3 mm nozzle) and 13% infill on 3h26min.</p>
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Nitecore D4 Battery Charger Wall Mount

 Here we have a wall mount for the Nitecore D4 Battery Charger. The mount gets attached with two 3.5 mm screws (length is up to you), and the charger perfectly snaps in. You need to drill two vertically aligned holes into your wall with a distance of 41 mm (no worries if the distance is slightly off, the screw holes in the mount have been designed with tolerance in mind).There is a flat version and a tilted version with 10° angle, which in my opinion is more convenient for inserting/removing the batteries and reading the display. The tilted version also has cut-outs for the power cord, in case you want to route the cord downwards.The SketchUp file includes a quite accurate model of the Nitecore D4 enclosure, which I created for reference.There is quite a bit of work in this, so if you print & like it, I'd be thankful for a small donation in EUR or USD: https://PayPal.Me/wookbert (or simply use the Tip Button on on the right). Thanks a lot! Print settings As you can see from the attached screenshot that wall mount is standing upright in the print layout. Because of this orientation related to the layers the clamps can't break off. You neither need supports, brims nor a raft to print the mount (given that your filament tacks well enough to the build plate). If you are printing without raft, you might however experience a slight elephant's foot (lowest layers of the print flaring out), which might prevent the mount to properly snap to the charger. Thus minor corrections with a utility knife or file might be required. I've printed the 10° tilted version on a CEL Robox in ABS with Normal resolution (0.2 mm layer height using the 0.3 mm nozzle) and 13% infill on 3h26min. 

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                                            <p>There are still quite a few bottles on the market that have nozzles built into the caps for ease of dispensing. However, this also means you can&apos;t easily invert them to make sure you use as much of the contents as possible... this is the simple solution.</p>
<p>Just invert your bottle and place it into the &apos;sauce saver&apos; upside down so the remaining contents flow down to the (closed) nozzle.</p>
<p>WARNING: Before opening turn upright again for a second and open nozzle slowly... otherwise the remaining content may squirt out.</p>
<p>Obviously not all manufacturers bottles will be the same dimensions however this has been designed to accommodate what appears to be an internationally &apos;common&apos; size used for mustard/tomato sauce/ketchup etc. Before printing check your cap is approx. the following dimensions...</p>
<p>Tip of nozzle: 10mm<br>Wide end of nozzle (where it meets the cap): 22mm<br>Cap diameter: Up to 42mm</p>
<p>If your cap is larger than this, so it won&apos;t fit in, just scale it up before printing.</p>
<p>If you like this take time to check out my other designs!</p>
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Sauce Saver - Inverts bottles with a nozzle to minimize waste

 There are still quite a few bottles on the market that have nozzles built into the caps for ease of dispensing. However, this also means you can't easily invert them to make sure you use as much of the contents as possible... this is the simple solution. Just invert your bottle and place it into the 'sauce saver' upside down so the remaining contents flow down to the (closed) nozzle. WARNING: Before opening turn upright again for a second and open nozzle slowly... otherwise the remaining content may squirt out. Obviously not all manufacturers bottles will be the same dimensions however this has been designed to accommodate what appears to be an internationally 'common' size used for mustard/tomato sauce/ketchup etc. Before printing check your cap is approx. the following dimensions... Tip of nozzle: 10mmWide end of nozzle (where it meets the cap): 22mmCap diameter: Up to 42mm If your cap is larger than this, so it won't fit in, just scale it up before printing. If you like this take time to check out my other designs! 

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                                            <p>3mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm peg stands to support and help pose your action figures.</p>
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Action Figure Stands

 3mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm peg stands to support and help pose your action figures. 

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<div><h3>Desktop Submarine pen-holder</h3>
<p>The idea for this model originated when viewing ibudmen&apos;s model:<br><a rel="nofollow" href="/thing:49480">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49480</a></p>
<p>I wasn&apos;t quite into his design and the mesh was a bit rough on that model, so I decided to make my own!</p>
<p>This model was created in Solidworks 2020 and the associated solidworks part is included in the downloadable files.</p>
<h3>Test Setup</h3>
<p>Tested on: Creality CR-10S Pro V2</p>
<p>Material:  PLA - Red Copper</p>
<p>Infill: 10% (higher is recommended, perhaps ~20%)</p>
<p>Supports: Yes - for the horizontal hydroplanes only</p>
<h3>Any suggestions?</h3>
<p>Open to suggestions for changing the model, so leave a comment!</p></div>
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Submarine Oversized Penholder

#Desktop Submarine pen-holder

The idea for this model originated when viewing ibudmen's model:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49480

I wasn't quite into his design and the mesh was a bit rough on that model, so I decided to make my own!

This model was created in Solidworks 2020 and the associated solidworks part is included in the downloadable files.


#Test Setup

Tested on: Creality CR-10S Pro V2

Material:  PLA - Red Copper

Infill: 10% (higher is recommended, perhaps ~20%)

Supports: Yes - for the horizontal hydroplanes only



#Any suggestions?

Open to suggestions for changing the model, so leave a comment!




<h2>What is a Bowden Fixer?</h2>

<p>The bowden tube and black cable leading from the extruder to the back of the UM2 is not tied to anything, therefore both cables are flexing freely whenever the printer is printing. Although this wouldn&apos;t normally cause problems to the printer, fixing these cables in place will eliminate any possibility, as well as making everything more tidy on the printer.</p>

<h2>Design Considerations</h2>

<p>The BFX01 is designed to be a single piece, therefore it&apos;s easy to print, install and looks elegant. It is designed to only be visible on the back of the printer, and does not affect the sides or front of the printer. Also there is no hinges, clamps or locking mechanism, means that the bowden tube and black cable can be easily mounted and removed.</p>

<h2>How does it work?</h2>

<p>The left screw hole screws into an existing screw that holds the printer&apos;s back panel and the top panel. The right screw sits on top of the back panel, it creates a tension between the BFX01 and the back panel to ensure the BFX01 stays in place. The last screw holds the bowden tube onto the BFX01, this makes it easy to take out the bowden tube at any moment without disassembling the BFX01.</p>

<h2>Inspiration</h2>

<p>There are several UM2 bowden fixers on youmagine that I have tried out but was too difficult to assemble, some come in several pieces which are pretty hard to attach. Therefore I designed from scratch with the idea to create the fixer as a single piece, and to find a nice area to mount it on the printer.</p>

<h2>Post Makes</h2>

<p>This helps me and the others to see if there are areas to improve on the design, as well as to show how it have helped your printer.</p>


Ultimaker Bowden Fixer (BFX-01)

What is a Bowden Fixer?

The bowden tube and black cable leading from the extruder to the back of the UM2 is not tied to anything, therefore both cables are flexing freely whenever the printer is printing. Although this wouldn't normally cause problems to the printer, fixing these cables in place will eliminate any possibility, as well as making everything more tidy on the printer.

Design Considerations

The BFX01 is designed to be a single piece, therefore it's easy to print, install and looks elegant. It is designed to only be visible on the back of the printer, and does not affect the sides or front of the printer. Also there is no hinges, clamps or locking mechanism, means that the bowden tube and black cable can be easily mounted and removed.

How does it work?

The left screw hole screws into an existing screw that holds the printer's back panel and the top panel. The right screw sits on top of the back panel, it creates a tension between the BFX01 and the back panel to ensure the BFX01 stays in place. The last screw holds the bowden tube onto the BFX01, this makes it easy to take out the bowden tube at any moment without disassembling the BFX01.

Inspiration

There are several UM2 bowden fixers on youmagine that I have tried out but was too difficult to assemble, some come in several pieces which are pretty hard to attach. Therefore I designed from scratch with the idea to create the fixer as a single piece, and to find a nice area to mount it on the printer.

Post Makes

This helps me and the others to see if there are areas to improve on the design, as well as to show how it have helped your printer.


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<div><p>Simple ZVS driver board enclosure.</p>
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ZVS DRIVER ENCLOSURE

Simple ZVS driver board enclosure.

Use 3m screws

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                                            <p>This is a supportless REMIX of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2719522. Happy printing.</p>
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<p>Edit: The original ist https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2702723</p>
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